Planning application lodged with proposals to build 750 houses in West Lothian town
Calton Planning have submitted the application on behalf of M2 Group
A planning application has been submitted that could potentially see 750 new homes built in West Lothian.
Calton Planning have submitted the application on behalf of M2 Group for a residential-led development on land off of Greendykes Road in Broxburn adjacent to Greendykes Bing, to be built in two phases.
The proposal is for 503 new homes as part of Phase 1 and up to 247 homes as part of Phase 2, a local centre and open space provision including a gateway park.
It also includes plans for associated landscaping, parking, active travel, public transport and infrastructure works with detailed design for phase 1.
The application will be considered in line with planning regulations, and a formal decision will be made at a later date.
The plans and supporting documents can be viewed via the West Lothian Council Planning Portal at: https://planning.westlothian.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SX9UD4RJJUD00
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